Comments on: Pizza Dudes, Children & The Meaning Of Life!

By: Rachel Duncan

Rachel Duncan — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:33:12 +0000

Great post Paul—-So now order the pizza when you get home tonight:0)
Rachel

By: Rebecca Schwartz

Rebecca Schwartz — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:43:37 +0000

Awesome post, Paul – thank you!

~ Rebecca

By: Erika Glem

Erika Glem — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:27:47 +0000

I have been extremely fortunate when it comes to spending time with my son. My husband however, has not because of his job. He is a truck driver and during the week he is either working or sleeping. We do have our dinners together as a family most nights, but there is no more time otherwise. However, on the weekends we try to spend them together but not overbearingly so, because there are things that we all want to do. My son is almost 14 and to my surprise he still loves me and has not left me on the side like most do to their mothers when they become a teenager. I cherish this more than you know because I know that it could stop at any given moment. Okay, I need to stop now because I could go on and then there would be 10 pages to read.

Great reminder Paul,

Erika

By: Roy Schoettle

Roy Schoettle — Sun, 16 May 2010 09:29:13 +0000

Thanks Paul,

Roy

By: Patsy Koepke

Patsy Koepke — Sun, 16 May 2010 01:14:53 +0000

Paul…I enjoyed reading this so much. This hits home to me in so many ways. Noah may be 11 months now, but I am sure we will blink and he will be 11 years old. Soaking in every minute…

By: Christopher Hussey

Christopher Hussey — Fri, 14 May 2010 23:25:56 +0000

POW!! That’s how I felt while reading this. With a new job and trying to get some solid footing I was headed down the drain. This morning I got to enjoy a wonderful moment. Nema and I have 3 boys 9, 8, 4 and the two older ones got to walk to school today without adult supervision. Man this freaked me out but I remember walking to school all the time when I was their age so I figured I needed to let go, very hard.
It was an absolute gem of a moment watching two of my boys gain tremendous confidence in their new found freedom and gave me a stark reminder that graduation was only a few years away. I’ve been in that moment all day long…
Thanks for the reminder,
Chris Hussey

By: Hank Trisler

Hank Trisler — Fri, 14 May 2010 22:02:28 +0000

Another bell-ringer, Paul. One of my favored lines of advice is, “Wherever you are, BE THERE.”

The kids are up and gone before you realize it’s happening. Few dying men wish they had spent more time at the office.

Have a great weekend with your family.

Hank

By: Mike Rebak

Mike Rebak — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:09:41 +0000

Isn’t it funny how such a seemingly small comment from an unknown can stick with you and literally change your life…

There are some things and people that have stuck with me and changed mine and I would bet that 99% of those sorts of encounters or experiences, the person has no clue what they have done.

I believe (and in no way am I religious) that those people and episodes are placed in our lives for a reason. You may have needed a kick in the pants to make you truly realize what is important in life… Aren’t you glad you got pizza that night?

I’m speaking as if I’m 90 years old reflecting on my life but in the seemingly short (20 years) life of mine thus far I have had a similar experience with complete strangers. One was a cab driver. It just shows that you never know when life can throw you a curve-ball. Whether you strike-out or knock it out of the park is up to you.

Thank you Paul for another incredible post.

By: Juan

Juan — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:14:54 +0000

Hi Paul,
A very nice post.
From the very moment I saw my son coming to this world, I entered into a new and unknown emotional status (floating among clouds) which I have not yet abandoned (nearly 7 years after the first one came).
Since that very moment, I guess Mother Nature gave me that advice and I do try to enjoy all and every moment I have with my wife and children. They are the reason I wake up every morning.
You are very right … when you do stop to look back, time has flown by.
Enjoy the weekend together with your family!
Juan

By: Margaret Harmon

Margaret Harmon — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:08:15 +0000

Once again a great reminder of life and appreciation. Thanks Paul, enjoy the weekend.
Margaret